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Which of the following polyhalogen compounds is used in the production of the freon refrigerant R-22?

  1. A
    Chloroform
  2. B
    Carbon Tetrachloride
  3. C
    Methylene Chloride
  4. D
    Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane

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Chloroform () is extensively used in chemical industries for the production of chlorodifluoromethane gas, commonly known as Freon refrigerant R-22. R-22 has been historically used as a propellant and refrigerant in air-conditioning systems.

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Which of the following polyhalogen compounds is used in the production of the freon refrigerant R-22?
A
Chloroform
B
Carbon Tetrachloride
C
Methylene Chloride
D
Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane

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